When Toxic or Potentially Toxic Substances Build Up in the Food

question 17

Multiple Choice

When toxic or potentially toxic substances build up in the food chain,the process is called

• A)vector transmission.
• B)biomagnification.
• C)bioloading.
• D)radiation sickness.

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Definitions:

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), a measure of a company's profit from operations before interest expenses and taxes have been deducted.

Paid-In Capital

The amount of capital "paid in" by investors during common or preferred stock issuances, including the par value of the shares and amounts over par value.

Gain Or Loss

The financial result that occurs when the selling price of an asset differs from its original purchase price or adjusted basis.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been earned but not yet received or paid, reflecting the cost of borrowing or the earnings on interest-bearing assets over a period.